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Thanks for this, Ezana4CE; this is the sort of history that we need. I like the idea of including the gun in the photo.A picture is worth a thousand words…that sort of thing. Would you have an idea of how to include the older, excellent post? Otherwise, let’s keep the photos coming!

You understand everything. Well done. Rats have that fortuitous habit of facing forward when they eat seed; it makes for a quick kill. Enter through the head, and exit in its rear.

That is a TOAD! Good shot—tight in the shoulder.

Here’s my start for a trophy pic. I pest, primarily, in a small farm/garden, so I don’t have huge numbers of rats and mice, just a consistent trickle. While not a Ratzilla, I’d been chasing this guy for a while, and one night, he came in without a tail! I’m sure this is nothing new, but I’d...

Here’s what I propose: Here is a thread where we can post photos our trophy* pics. Rather than use a tape as the singular measure of a trophy, let’s use “a trophy is measured by the effort involved” as our measure. Of course, your whopper kills pics are welcome too. Please include the...

I believe you are correct.

Goodness! That’s huge.

Excellent pointer; thanks!

The blue object is a flashlight for scale.

Alas, no. And, yuck! 😆

Hey, Check this one out: Last night, this guy came around. I know your all have seen and killed larger, but—around here—this one is a whopper. Got it with my workhorse FX Impact in .25 and a ATN night scope.

Thanks for the info!

Is the authorization 12 months for air rifles as well?

Good stuff, all. I appreciate the perspectives, and it’s gratifying to share e-time with thoughtful people who consider the implications of the pulled trigger. Without due thought, it’s simply, too simply, slaughter. Happy New Year, by the way; it’s just 2024 here on the west coast.

That is the haiku-elegant answer.

Thanks for the question, Matthias.

Personally, I regard what I do in the pursuit of killing—mostly—rats, “pesting“ for the reason that you bring up, Matthias. In “pesting,” considerations of fair chase is of little matter to me personally; further, I actively work to minimize fair chase as I, simply, want the pest removed. To...

Ha, Matthias! Let the wife know it was dv8eod’s idea first. LOL. I suppose the larger message is that rats aren‘t especially finicky.

Ooof! I’m sorry, kayaker; that sounds miserable. Godspeed on a quick recovery.